Officers in Bury St Edmunds are reminding residents to secure their homes following two burglaries in the town.

The burglaries both took place between 1am and 6am yesterday, in Oliver Road and Shadwell Walk.

A pouch of tobacco and a purse stolen from the first property and a wallet containing around £50 in cash stolen from the second property.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.